The species of the superfamily Tingoidea are often overlooked owing to their small size and the tendency to stay on the underside of leaves. Often the first indication of their presence is made known by the result of their feeding on the leaves of plants. Various of the species are recognized plant pests in various parts of the world. Here in Oklahoma we have, among other species, the following common named pests: Corythucha arcuata (Say)  oak lace bug, Corythucha ciliata (Say)  sycamore lace bug, Corythucha cydoniae (Fitch)  hawthorn lace bug, Corythucha marmorata (Uhler)  chrysanthemum lace bug, Corythucha ulmi O & D.  elm lace bug, and Gargaphia solani Heid.  eggplant lace bug. Besides their being pests, the reticulations and markings of various of the lace bugs make them interesting.

The host plant information, unless otherwise indicated, is from Drake and Ruhoff (1). For information regarding synonomy one should also see that reference. In general, the tingids overwinter as adults. The eggs are laid on the leaves of the host plants. There may be two or more generations a year.

County distribution of some species are not given. In these cases, the species has not been collected in Oklahoma but has a distribution such that it likely occurs here.